1. thumped

2. thumped: to strike something to cause a dull sound

3. thirsty

4. thirsty: needing a drink

5. musician

6. musician: a person who writes or plays music

7. nurse

8. nurse: a person who helps others to become healthy

9. germ

10. germ: a tiny cell that can cause illness or disease

11. avoid

12. avoid: to keep away from

13. last

14. last: just passed

15. help

16. help: to do what is needed or useful

17. staying

18. staying: remaining in one place

19. neighborhood

20. neighborhood: a place where people live near one another

21. substitute

22. substitute: a person that takes the place of another

23. positive

24. positive: focusing on the good things